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Hard Times Token - R&W Robinson Buttons , United States
1836

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Seated woman holding wreath surrounded by symbolic images: Spinning wheel, ship, shield, liberty cap on pole, medicine, wheat
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
AMERICAN INSTITUTE NEW YORK H
Reverse
Description:
Curved Text.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
COPY OF GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO R & W ROBINSON, FOR THE BEST MILITARY, NAVAL, SPORTING & PLAIN FLAT BUTTONS 1836
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Year1836
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